Microplate Handling Instruments for Lab Automation
These lab automation systems which are used in High Throughput Screening (HTS) protocols are designed to move SBS-footprint microtiter™ plates around a workcell, place and remove them from microplate stacks and microplate nests of other devices, such as liquid handlers, microplate readers, incubators, etc in life science laboratories.
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PlateCrane EX Microplate Handler
The PlateCrane EX™ is a microplate handler for laboratory automation which is optimized for handling labware in the “SBS footprint”, including microplates, reservoirs, and disposable tip racks. The PlateCrane is optimized for loading and unloading automated lab instruments, such as microplate readers, microplate washers, automatable centrifuges and reagent dispensers. The PlateCrane microplate stacker is heavily used in assay development, cell biology, bioassay validation, DNA quantification, PCR setup and cleanup and high-throughput drug screening.
Adds microplate capacity to a single instrument to increase “walkaway” time.
Performs complete automated assays by linking multiple instruments with one or more PlateCrane EXs.
Moves plates with lids to and from stacks, and can automatically remove the lid from the active plate.
Works with 96, 384 and 1536-well microplates, deep well plates, plates with lids, and tip racks.
Fits within standard laboratory hoods.
Provides random access to stacks with shelves, for room temperature incubation and time-critical kinetic assays.
PlateCrane SciClops Microplate Handler
The SciClops™ will change the way you think about laboratory robot systems for laboratory automation. With the SciClops, Hudson introduces revolutionary features for lab automation flexibility and ease-of-use: just move the SciClops near your instrument, and it does the rest! Reconfigure workcells or add and remove lab instruments to create new workcells in minutes. Use up to 15 microplate stacks or a microplate carousel for microplate storage. The SciClops is heavily used in assay development, cell biology, bioassay validation, DNA quantification, PCR setup and cleanup. Many labs have limited lab space. Save space in the lab by storing unused instruments in a closet and only use them when needed.
Handle any SBS standard microplate including 96, 384, 1536 as well as deep well blocks and tip boxes.
Plug-and-Play USB computer interface (RS-232 also available).
Automate plate handling with over 200 different instruments.
Work with lidded or unlidded plates.
Small enough to fit into a standard laboratory hood.
Random access stacker option for RT incubation and kinetic assays.
Add additional plates to active protocols with ease .
All PlateCrane systems come with SoftLinx V Scheduling software. SoftLinx is an easy to use, drag and drop control program. Quickly and easily create automated methods.
One SciClops easily supports multiple instruments.
